Police have released footage of what appears to be a person moving away from a burning SUV as they renew an over a suspicious death around Brewarrina in September.

Central North Police District Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Andrew Barnes, said investigators believe there are community members with information about the incident.

He also confirmed that the body discovered in the car belonged to 27-year-old Lightning Ridge man Joel Vrtacnik.

"Police have been in contact with Joel’s family and we are committed to finding answers as to what happened to their son," he said.

"Strike Force Mayville detectives have been making significant inquiries in this investigation and every day we are getting closer to an answer.

"But we are still missing a key piece to the puzzle, which is what we are appealing for today.

Video released by police, which they say appears to show a person moving near the burning SUV.

"Anyone who may have been injured at the time of the explosion, or who may have witnessed a person with burn injuries on or around Sunday 28 September 2025 is urged to contact police.

"We also want anyone who may have seen the SUV in Brewarrina during that time to contact police.

"We believe there are people in the community of Brewarrina and surrounding areas who have relevant information to the investigation, and we need to speak with them."

Detectives have also released CCTV vision of the SUV, captured on the day before the fire.

Detectives have also executed four crime scene warrants within Barwon Four Reserve and at a home on Brewarrina's Cato Street in October, where they seized clothing and undertook forensic testing for further examination.

Emergency services were called to the Kamilaroi Highway at about 5:15am on Sunday 28 September after an SUV was seen alight.

Firefighters put out the blaze find the body inside.